The most emotional moment of the finals on Day 4 of EuroKarate2021 will feature Rafael Aghayev of Azerbaijan. The superstar karateka lost his mother just one month before the start of the European Karate Championships.

“I am sure that during the final, my mother will be looking after me from heaven,” said Aghayev in tears after qualifying for the final.

A five-time World champion, eleven-time European title-holder, and arguably one of Karate’s biggest stars, Rafael Aghayev claimed the ticket to the final of Male Kumite -75kg following a 2-0 victory over Noah Bitsch of Germany.

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The World Karate Federation has partnered with MSM PR & Communications to deliver a successful communications strategy for the sport’s historic debut at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

MSM will help the WKF’s Communications Department to shape the narrative of Karate’s first Olympic appearance, while also assisting in the delivery of traditional and digital media in the lead up to and during the Games.

“We know the WKF team well from past events so it is quite a natural fit for MSM to join forces with the federation for this significant Olympic milestone,” said MSM CEO Andrew Mitchell. “Together we will tell the stories of the sport and especially the athletes as karate returns ‘home’ for what is arguably the biggest moment in the federation’s history.”

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The Photobook of the 2021 Karate 1 Premier League Lisbon is finally here.

The Photobook of the 2021 Karate 1 Premier League Lisbon is finally here. Fans can now relive the best moments of the memorable event in pictures.

From the eye-catching kata competition to the electric actions in kumite, all is in the Photobook of the 2021 Karate 1-Premier League Lisbon. The document also provides direct links to the Top 5 of the event and the highlights, showcasing Karate at its best. The winners and all the medallists of the tournament are also honoured in the new Photobook.

CLICK HERE to go to the Photobook of the 2021 Karate 1 Premier League Lisbon.

The EKF Senior Championships will capture the attention of the Karate world from May 19 to 23.

The EKF Senior Championships will capture the attention of the Karate world from May 19 to 23. With the Olympic qualification and the domination of European Karate at stake, the event is set to be memorable. Learn here where you can watch all the action from Porec.

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All you need to know about 2021 EKF Senior Championships

European Karate’s elite meets in Porec (Croatia) from May 19 to 23 for the 2021 EKF Senior Championships. It will be the final opportunity for athletes to win points to qualify for the Olympic Games. These are the key elements of the anticipated event.

OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION AT STAKE

The 2021 EKF Senior Championships in Porec is the last tournament in the Olympic qualification process by standings. The quest for the Olympics is expected to be thrilling.

The top four-ranked athletes in each one of the Olympic categories will earn the ticket to the Games by standings. The final list of qualified karatekas by standings will be announced after the European Championships.

While the race for the Games has been clarified in some categories after the last events, the tickets to Tokyo 2020 are up for grabs in the Olympic categories of Female Kumite +61kg, Female Kumite -55kg, and Male Kumite +75kg.

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